Learn Basic Math To Save Money

It’s the time of year when we’re all chasing deals. However, if you don’t know basic math it can be hard to figure out when a deal is a deal. This week I was in a store and I overheard the following conversation:

“This sweater is thirty percent off,” said the first woman.

“But this one is fifty percent off,” said the second woman holding up a different sweater.

“Oooh. That one’s a better deal. It’s cheaper. Let’s get that one.”

After they trotted off to the register, I went behind them to check on this “deal.” The first sweater was originally $20. At thirty percent off, it was selling for $14. The second swea